Jack Draper survives scare to defeat Jenson Brooksby at Indian Wells

  • Briton trails 4-1 in first set but roars back to win 7-5, 6-4
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Jack Draper survived a scare to defeat Jenson Brooksby 7-5, 6-4 and book his place in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells for the second time in his career.

The British No 1 trailed 4-1 in the first set against the world No 937 but a rare moment of frustration inspired his fightback to claim victory in two sets. Trailing 4-2 and on the Brooksby serve, Draper threw his racket to the floor but followed his outburst by winning the next three points as he clawed his way back into the match.

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Jase Richardson has stepped out of his father’s shadow for Big Ten champion Michigan State

Jase Richardson was known as Jason Richardson’s son when he arrived at Michigan State last fall, following the footsteps of his father who played for the Spartans and in the NBA. The freshman guard has stepped out of his father’s shadow as a calm, consistent and efficient player for the Big Ten champions. “It's super rewarding for me,” Jase Richardson told The Associated Press in an interview.